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Spots in the UEFA Europa League final qualifying round are up for grabs, with 29 ties set to be decided on Thursday.

Rosenborg Rosenborg's hopes of qualification took a blow after a shock 2-1 home defeat to Sligo Rovers in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.

Borussia Dortmund ran riot with a 7-2 win over Odd in the UEFA Europa League, while AZ scored twice late on to beat Astra.

José da Rocha Fonte Both Southampton and Borussia Dortmund have work left to do to ensure their place in the UEFA Europa League group stages.

Southampton won comfortably, West Ham saw red in another struggle and Sampdoria were humbled in the Europa League qualifiers.

Saint-Étienne Supercopa de Espana winners Athletic Bilbao return to UEFA Europa League action in their play-off first leg clash with Zilina.

Minnows Juvenes/Dogana shipped nine goals as Brondby were the runaway success story of the UEFA Europa League qualifying first round.

Damiano Tommasi Former Italy international Damiano Tommasi could make a return to action with La Fiorita in the UEFA Europa League this week.

IFK Göteborg IFK Gothenburg avoided a UEFA Europa League shock by winning 2-0 at Fola Esch in the second leg of their first round qualifier.

IFK Göteborg Two-time competition winners IFK Gothenburg visit Fola Esch hoping to avoid a surprise UEFA Europa League elimination on Thursday.